IP security & surveillance news

SurroundVideo cameras offer an extended operating range and are ideal for indoor, outdoor, and vandal-prone applications Arecont Vision, provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has expanded their popular SurroundVideo panoramic indoor/outdoor camera series with fifth generation models that deliver important new features in a smaller size. These compact SurroundVideo G5 Mini cameras are the latest addition to the ground-breaking SurroundVideo multi-sensor panoramic fa...

The VASP Partner Day awards ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hikvision hosted its first annual Value Added Solution Partner (VASP) Day, which saw more than 140 esteemed guests recognised for their ongoing support. Technology presentations The VASP Partner Day was designed to demonstrate how much Hikvision appreciates its partners and their contribution to the video surveillance industry. The event included technology presentations as well as live demonstrati...

The Gala Dinner event raised £2,200 for Children’s Hospice South West Charity Underpinning their acknowledged reputation as a surveillance camera manufacturer, at the recent Global MSC Security Conference & Exhibition 2016, 360 Vision Technology gave an in-depth presentation to industry professionals and invited guests, about the performance benefits to be gained when deploying the company’s latest camera products. Meeting security needs “With a l...

The UK Drone Show will feature the biggest, best, and most innovative companies in drone retail The Drone Zone had a hugely successful debut at IFSEC International 2016 and as a result, IFSEC has decided to team up with the fantastic UK Drone Show which is taking place on the 3rd and 4th December 2016 at the NEC Birmingham. The UK Drone Show in December will feature the biggest, best, and most innovative companies in drone retail. These companies will bring the latest product...

oneM2M’s session is titled oneM2M: Building a secure, interoperable Internet of Things at Cloud Expo Europe 2016 Standards organisation oneM2M will play a leading role at Cloud Expo Europe – Germany's largest cloud event – with Ultan Mulligan, Marketing and Communications Committee Vice Chairman at oneM2M and Director of Communications at ETSI, set to reveal details on oneM2M’s progress since its second set of specifications (Release 2) was announced....

The camera GUI can be used to choose between DHCP or a static IP address All Arecont Vision cameras manufactured after October 20, 2016, will now come with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled, instead of a static IP address by default. The camera graphical user interface (GUI) or the AV IP Utility will continue to easily allow installers to set a specific static IP address when required. Choose between DHCP or IP Newly manufactured cameras will make their way...

The programme is designed to promote best practices & business development opportunities Security-Net, a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training programme for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialised in developing training programmes for more than 70 companies within the security ind...

The M-Series is easy to install, utilizing exacqVision EasyConnect to find, address & connect Illustra & other IP cameras to the network automatically & self-configure for motion-based recording Tyco Security Products introduces the new exacqVision M-Series, a cost-effective network video recorder that is easy to install and use. The exacqVision M-Series expands the all-in-one recorder category Exacq launched last March with the LC-Series PoE+ recorder. Similar to...

Bosch and Sony aim to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation signed a contract to establish a business partnership to collaborate in the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of video security applications. Effective from the beginning of 2017, the two companies aim to combine their technological expertise to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging. As p...

The VIBES Award recognises Veracity’s contribution to the environment Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display has won a Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) 2016 ‘Environmental Product or Service’ Award recognising the significant contribution to the environment made by the company through its products and approach to end-to-end produ...

Easy to set-up, the Lyric Gateway installs quickly with either Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity Honeywell, a provider of connected homes solutions, announced a new addition to its Lyric Security and Home Control platform that seamlessly allows consumers to control their home security and automation systems on their personal devices. The Lyric Gateway is designed for the mobile lifestyle and opens up new markets—including renters, condo and second home owners, and those who...

Behaviour-based authentication, state-sponsored cyber terrorism, and IoT regulations top the list BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, announced its top 10 technology predictions for 2017, along with five technology events to watch for in the next five years. The cyber security threat landscape continuously grows in complexity and scope, leading to new attacks, innovations, regulations and security mea...

When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology Hanwha Techwin has launched three new Samsung Wisenet P Series 4K cameras equipped with H.265 compression and WiseStream, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality, and compression according to movement in the image. As a result, the bandwidth and storage requirements of the 12MP resolutio...

IDIS will demonstrate their latest innovations at stand F36 during UK Security Expo 2016 IDIS, a global surveillance manufacturer, announces that it will showcase Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability, several new advanced products as well as highlighting the resilience of the company’s patented network security technologies on its stand F36 at the UK Security Expo 2016 on 30th November to 1st December at Olympia, London. With the required use of BIM for all m...

Mr. Henderson has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the promotion of James Henderson to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Proven track record Mr. Henderson joined Avigilon in 2011, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.  He has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organisation. Mr. Henderson has a p...

Based on the client-server architecture, NVR2104 provides high I/O, large capacity, and the overall system stability needed in scalable applications Surveon Technology, the complete enterprise NVR solutions provider, announced the Linux-based NVR2104 is added to the existing Window-based storage subsystem NVR2100 Series, providing an ultimate option for the surveillance application. Supporting up to 64 channels of 5MP recording and RAID subsystem with 12-bay or 16-bay hot-swap...

GlobalPartnerEdge will provide go-to-market support, tools, financial incentives & training resources Tyco Retail Solutions, part of Johnson Controls today announced its first globally managed channel partner programme with nearly 200 distributors/resellers, Value Added Resellers, OEMs, Value Added Distributors, and Alliances. Accelerated solution delivery Tyco Retail Solutions’ increased focus and investment in the indirect channel is intended to help accelerate d...

The new Arteco-3000 NVR eases installation and management, reduces overall costs for SME users Arteco, a provider of event-driven video management solutions, introduces a strategic update to its technology portfolio, designed to increase video management capabilities for small-to-medium surveillance deployments. The new Arteco-3000 network video recorder is optimised for high-performance and reliability in a small form factor, and designed for ease-of-integration. Addressing...

Macias & Ramirez are the latest additions in 2016 to IDIS America’s trend of sustained growth IDIS has announced the hiring of Douglas Macias as the newest IDIS America Regional Sales Manager, as well as the addition of Sabrina Ramirez as the IDIS America Sales Operations Specialist. Macias and Ramirez are the latest additions of many in 2016 to the global surveillance leader’s continued maturation of its sales capacity in the Americas, continuing IDIS America&...

The HCSA training sessions focus on basic and essential operation of, and maintenance of, Hikvision devices Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is inviting security engineers and dealers to register and participate free of charge in their forthcoming Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) training programme. Being held across the Middle East and North Africa between 29th October-3rd December, 2016, the HCSA training sessions f...

ONVIF will present a seminar on “Interoperability: The Engine Running Safe Cities” at Secure Cities 2016 ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will participate in Secured Cities 2016, an educational conference devoted to urban security initiatives and municipal surveillance projects. ONVIF will also be a sponsor of the three-day event, which will be held Nov. 15-17 in Houston, Texas, at the Crowne Pl...

The DCS-4802E camera is easy to install and can be integrated into a highly affordable video surveillance solution D-Link has launched its new Vigilance Full HD surveillance starter kit (DNR16-4802-2) for small businesses and consumers looking to make their first investment into video surveillance. The kit includes a 16-channel PoE Network Video Recorder (DNR-2020-04P) and two Full HD outdoor mini dome cameras (DCS-4802E). The DCS-4802E camera has the smallest footprint of all...

The availability of the new ELiiXA+ and UNiiQA+ cameras with an NBASE-T connection offers defect detection accuracy without increasing the cost of imaging From November 2016, e2v's UNiiQA+ and ELiiXA+ colour line scan cameras will be available with an NBASE-T Ethernet frame grabber-less interface. This will provide customers with a more cost effective solution to transmit uncompressed, high bandwidth images from the cameras into their systems at the highest possible speeds. Th...

AXIS P32 Series supports P-Iris control for optimal image clarity and depth of field Axis Communications, a provider network video solutions, has updated its popular AXIS P32 Series, a range of affordable cameras providing outstanding image quality in any light conditions. The successor cameras combine Axis’ Lightfinder technology, which delivers optimal light sensitivity with colour video down to very poor light conditions, and Axis’ WDR-Forensic Capture technolog...

BullGuard IoT Scanner is a free tool for scanning a network for vulnerable connected devices The latest data from BullGuard’s IoT Scanner, a free tool that allows consumers to check if their connected devices are secure, suggests the recent DDoS attack could be just the tip of the iceberg. To date over 100,000 unique IPs have been scanned by consumers using IoT Scanner, and though just 4.6 per cent revealed vulnerabilities, it’s the scale of the Internet of Things...

Genie will showcase IP CCTV, access control, ANPR, body worn cameras, Eco Remote Monitoring Trailer, and In Motion Identification systems Genie, a British born company and a trusted supplier within the security industry will be exhibiting at the UK Security Expo 2016 from November 30 to December 1 at London’s Olympia. The two-day exhibition supported by the Home Office and CPNI is organised for influential key purchasers from government, transport, intelligence, defence...

Dahua reminds customers that it is crucial to select strong passwords and keep firmware updated In August, a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack occurred due to a massive botnet created by malware named Mirai. This attack was caused by vulnerabilities in a large number of IoT devices, such as security cameras and DVRs using default credentials. Dahua’s products were initially named as the victims of the hacking and the source of these DDOS attacks in reports by r...

Carole joined Redvision in 2010 as Operations Manager Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop rapid deployment systems, has promoted Carole Fry to the position of Operations Director. Her responsibilities include managing the smooth running of customer services, production processes, quality assurance, inventory and distribution; driving operational improvements; and managing all associated departmental budgets and costs. Technical ex...

Hanwha Techwin America has announced that several of its WiseNet III and Wisenet Lite Series cameras have been certified on the Stratocast Cloud Integration for the Genetec Inc. cloud-based video-surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) solution. Building on the two companies’ already strong partnership, this seamless integration allows end users to benefit from the combined strengths of the Stratocast cloud-based video surveillance service and Hanwha’s WiseNet III and cost-effective WiseN...

Dahua IP cameras can now be connected to the cloud in the matter of minutes Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has announced the integration of its IP cameras with Ivideon cloud service. The integration involves Lite series, ECO Savvy 2.0 series, and Wi-Fi series IP cameras, which offer 1.3 and 3-megapixel resolution. Eco Savvy 3.0 series and XVR (Penta-brid Video Recorder) are to follow in the coming w...